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Fantastic Four Para Swimmers selected for Commonwealth Games
27 May 2022
Fantastic Four Para Swimmers selected for Commonwealth Games
MoreSwim Wales is proud to announce the four para swimmers heading to the Commonwealth Games.
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- Swimming
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- International
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Operators call for School Swimming to remain a key part of the curriculum
26 May 2022
Operators call for School Swimming to remain a key part of the curriculum
MoreOperators provide a safe environment for children to enjoy their aquatic journey. On day six of Get Into Learn to Swim week 2022, we hear from our network of operators from across Wales about why they continue to provide school swimming opportunities, and why it should remain a key part of the new curriculum.
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- Diving, Education, Swimming, Synchro, Water Polo
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- National
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Swim Teachers unite for Get Into Learn to Swim Week
24 May 2022
Swim Teachers unite for Get Into Learn to Swim Week
MoreSwim teachers play a crucial role in ensuring children become water competent. The teacher workforce takes children through their aquatic journey, often from complete novices, to confident swimmers who can safely enjoy the water.
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- Diving, Education, Swimming, Synchro, Water Polo
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School teachers highlight importance of Water Competence
23 May 2022
School teachers highlight importance of Water Competence
MoreSchool teachers shine a light on the importance of school swimming and the lifesaving skills it can provide.
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- Diving, Education, Swimming, Synchro, Water Polo
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What is Water Competence?
20 May 2022
What is Water Competence?
MoreThe theme of this year's Get into Lean to Swim Week is Water Competence and the Curriculum, but what exactly do we mean when we say Water Competence? Read on to find out more.
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- Diving, Education, Swimming, Synchro, Water Polo
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Swim Wales partners with Out & Wild Festival
27 Apr 2022
Swim Wales partners with Out & Wild Festival
MoreSwim Wales announces partnership with Out & Wild Wellness Festival.
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- Diving, Education, Swimming, Synchro, Water Polo
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- National
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Lockdown drove Swansea mum to swim Channel
21 Apr 2022
Lockdown drove Swansea mum to swim Channel
MoreA Swansea mum has swum the English Channel after braving the elements for the first time during lockdown.
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- Swimming
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Welsh trio heading to World Championships
14 Apr 2022
Welsh trio heading to World Championships
MoreThe Welsh trio of Daniel Jervis, Matthew Richards and Medi Harris have been selected to represent Great Britain at this summer’s FINA World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
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- Swimming
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Heathwood Academy launch Swim Wales framework
13 Apr 2022
Heathwood Academy launch Swim Wales framework
MoreSwim Wales are excited to share that Heathwood Swimming Academy have launched the Learn to Swim Wales framework in their learn to swim programme.
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- Swimming
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- South East Wales
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British Champions crowned and Welsh Records broken at British Swimming Championships
11 Apr 2022
British Champions crowned and Welsh Records broken at British Swimming Championships
MoreBritish champions were crowned and Welsh records were smashed on the final days of the British Swimming Championships at Ponds Forge.
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- Swimming
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